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LA12 ECT

2012 Volkswagen Cc

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,482 mi
Last recorded186,482 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Cc86,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCc
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 186,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 171,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 171,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 159,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,395 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 119,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,692 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,661 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Cc?

Based on 188,914 MOT tests across 20,008 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
8,258
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
20,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,466
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LA12 ECT is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 86,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Cc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 ECT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA12 ECT is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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